Ben Ringler, MA, MFT

CA License # MFC 49487
(510) 848-8899
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www.BenRingler.com

Somatic psychotherapy utilizes present moment mind-body awareness to guide us in our work together. As we experience the present moment (in the body) and integrate those experiences (within the mind), awareness expands. This expansion allows for understanding, experiencing and letting go of both the static holding patterns and old beliefs and emotions associated with past wounding.

My areas of focus include:

  • Fear and Anxiety
  • Depression
  • Divorce and its Impact on Children
  • Impasse in Relationship
  • Desire for Deeper Connection with self and other
  • Strength & Vulnerability
  • Chronic Physical Pain
  • Male Identity and Vulnerability
  • Male Sexual Issues

Specifically, I can help those of you who struggle with feeling unsafe to access the courage to be yourself. By helping you understand how you relate to yourself, I can guide you to view your sensitivity and vulnerability as strength, not weakness. This knowledge will lead to an inherent sense of safety and joy. Such joy will bring more meaning to your life.

Working with Men

I provide a healing space for you to grapple with the question of what it means to be a man, simultaneously supporting you where you are and empowering you to step into your true Self. I work with men both individually and in group settings, providing an opportunity for men to experience themselves fully. A Men’s Group is forming now. Please contact me at (510) 848-8899 or email me at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it for more information.

Moving Thru Fear Workshops

Our relationship to fear has tremendous impact in our lives. The suffering is not in our fears but rather in our efforts to avoid them. In reality, fear is an opportunity, a signal. It is a path that guides us directly towards freedom.

In these workshops, I will teach you to move towards your fears. Thru inter/intrapersonal work, movement, and other mindfulness exercises, I will offer ways for you to feel your fear somatically, and help you transform your relationship to it. All-day workshops listed in community events calendar. Contact me at (510) 848-8899 or email me at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it for more information and to sign up. I look forward to assisting you in discovering your unique strengths and gifts.